CONFIRE

The following is a letter submitted by Chief Brian Helmick who submitted the following, “Chapter Closes Reflecting on 30 Years of Fire Service Chief Brian Helmick” To the Residents, Partners, and …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council received its first look at Fire Station 90 as Contra Costa County Fire Protection District provided a presentation. Deputy Chief Aaron McAlister provided some …

Contra Costa County Fire confirmed that the cost of Station 94 in the City of Brentwood could increase by more than $500k. The current cost estimated is around $13 million …

On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a head-on crash on SR-4 near Discovery Bay Blvd in the Town of Discovery Bay. The crash occurred 10:21 …

On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Fire Chief Lewis Broschard announced that ISO ratings for the county has improved. With this change, it means some areas of the county should see …

On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle that flew off Highway 4 and landed on MOTCO property that killed one person. The …

Just after midnight, a fireworks explosion in the City of Antioch resulted in one critical patient and four others injured. According to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, they responded …

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters had a busy Fourth of July jumping from fire to fire Friday. Here is a preliminary rundown of fires from July 4 and …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the public that all fireworks – even “Safe and Sane” ones – are illegal in Contra Costa County. This 4th of July, …

At 5:36 pm Wednesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord. The fire was determined to be 3 acres in …

CONCORD, CA — Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) has placed its seasonal firefighting helicopter, Copter 1, into service for the 2025 summer fire season. The helicopter …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council overturned a decision by its planning commission that will now allow a downtown fire station to be built. The vote came after nearly 5 …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to 3-alarm junkyard fire in the City of Oakley. The incident, which first occurred around 5:40 pm at Main …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the community of its 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines. 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines: EAST COUNTY, May 12, 2025– Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, …

Two dogs are dead after a garage fire broke out Friday night in the City of Antioch. The fire was first reported at 5:38 pm coming from a home on …

A woman and two dogs were rescued by Contra Costa County firefighters Sunday after a vehicle crashed into the delta waters in the City of Oakley. The incident occurred at …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will receive an update from the Fire District along with a report on wildland fire preparedness. The Board of Supervisors, who …

CONCORD, CA – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) and Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (Rodeo-Hercules) are pleased to announce the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District confirmed that a man and a dog died in a 2-alarm fire in Martinez Friday night. On Friday, December 6, the Contra Costa …

On December 11, LAFCO will discuss the Annexation of Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District (RHFPD) to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD). The move comes after CCCFPD filed applications …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) announced the launch of a Peer Support Canine Program. On Monday, November 4, 2024, Contra Costa Fire’s Peer Support Team …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to an apartment fire in San Pablo that killed 1 person and injured 2 others. The fire was reported at 2:52 am …

At 12:10 am Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house fire in the Town of Discovery Bay. According to Contra Costa County …

On Wednesday, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District voted 3-2 to move forward with annexation of the district. If approved by LAFCO, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would lose its independence, dissolve, and …